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Jersey City Free Public Library eliminates overdue fines
Jersey City Free Public Library eliminates overdue fines ×
The Jersey City Free Public Library will no longer charge those with overdue materials a late fee.
Jersey City Free Public Library Director Jeffrey Trzeciak announced the elimination of overdue fines for the library, making it the largest fine-and fee-free institution in New Jersey.
The library’s Board of Trustees voted in favor of the policy change on Jan. 12, which they said will help reduce barriers and provide equal access for all the library’s patrons.
“We are pleased to implement this fine-free policy,” Trzeciak said. “The burdens of the fines placed on our patrons are significant, and we recognize overdue fines are a form of social inequity which creates barriers to accessing library services, often for those who need it most. We hope that going fine-free will help bring more community members to the library.”